Category: Arts & Culture
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Follow-ups for Making Good Business Deals
This question should be raised by many business owners, especially in a scenario where the business owner knows a potential client, exchanges business cards, and says, “nice to meet you.” For example, how do I develop a relationship with a busy architect so that he thinks of me for a future decoration project? Building relationships…
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Book: Mystery in Chalk Hill
Many times it is good for us to start reading a book without expecting anything from it, and that is exactly how I began Mystery in Chalk Hill by Susanne Goga, a release from Editora Jangada. Considering that I love stories set in other times, especially when it comes to the Victorian era, Susanne Goga…
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Brazilian Literary Award for Young Talents
The Brazilian Endowment for the Arts in New York is accepting applications for the Brazilian Literary Award for Young Talents. The aim of this contest is to encourage young writers who are children of Brazilian immigrants born in the United States or born in Brazil and moved to the U.S. as children and are currently…
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Santa Catarina told by North Americans
A charming description of Santa Catarina was made by an American in the mid-19th century. He and thousands of fellow countrymen passed through Santa Catarina on their way to California in search of gold. And this is the story told in the book “A Caminho do Ouro – norte-americanos em Santa Catarina” by Jeff Franco…
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The 50th Anniversary of the Tropicalist Movement in Brazil – Part 1
Brazilian music has many styles, all showcasing a bit of the culture, joy, and strength of our people. And there was a musical movement that brought together various styles, many talented artists, and revolutionized the history of Brazilian music. Do you know what it was? Tropicália! This was such an important movement that it even…
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Bingo – The King of Mornings to Represent Brazil at the 2018 Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema announced “Bingo – The King of Mornings,” directed by Daniel Rezende, as the Brazilian film selected to compete in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Oscars next year. Based on a true story, “Bingo – The King of Mornings” is a film about the man behind the mask.…
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Brazilian Day rocked it again!
On September 3rd, the BR Day in New York celebrated its 33rd anniversary. For a party in its thirties, you might think it has become a bit repetitive, with a little of the same every year. If that’s what you think, you are completely mistaken! The biggest Brazilian party outside Brazil continues to grow every…
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Martial Arts, Capoeira, and Samba…
The BR Day New York takes place on Sunday, September 3, with unmissable musical attractions. But on the previous Saturday, other elements of Brazilian culture will be highlighted in a free street festival happening in Little Brazil (46th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues). It’s the Warm-Up for Brazilian Day! An event co-produced by the…
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Brazilian Presence in Florida
The presence of Brazilians in Florida will be celebrated throughout the month of September. “Brazil – a journey through Brazilian Experiences” will bring together 18 events on topics such as art, architecture, business, cinema, dance, education, fashion, gastronomy, history, literature, music, sports, photography, theater, and tourism, highlighting the relevance of Brazilian influence in the state…
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It’s Time for the Biggest Brazilian Party Outside Brazil
For the 33rd consecutive year, the Sunday before Labor Day in the United States will be completely green and yellow. Part of 6th Avenue and 46th Street (Little Brazil) will be closed for the biggest Brazilian party outside Brazil, BR Day NY. This is a celebration of Brazil’s Independence and Brazilian culture, primarily through music.…